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Palliate: meaning, definitions and examples

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palliate

 

[ หˆpรฆl.i.eษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical treatment

To palliate means to alleviate or lessen the severity of a disease or its symptoms without providing a cure. This term is often used in a medical context, where treatments focus on reducing discomfort rather than eradicating the underlying condition. Palliation can involve a variety of approaches, including medication, physical therapy, or psychological support. The goal is to improve the quality of life for patients, particularly those with terminal illnesses, by minimizing pain and enhancing comfort.

Synonyms

alleviate, ease, relieve, soothe

Examples of usage

  • The doctors decided to palliate her pain with medication.
  • Palliative care focuses on palliation rather than cure.
  • He was hospitalized to palliate the symptoms of his illness.
  • The treatment plan included palliative measures for the patient's comfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "palliate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paliar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lindern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meringankan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะตะณัˆะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚agodziฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ’Œใ‚‰ใ’ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pallier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paliar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hafifletmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™„ํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฎูู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmรญrnit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmierniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ผ“ๅ’Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omiliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mildna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ–แƒฆแƒฃแƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผngรผllษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paliar

Etymology

The word 'palliate' comes from the Latin root 'palliat-', from 'palliare', meaning to cloak, cover, or disguise. The term has evolved over centuries, acquiring its medical connotation in the late 19th century. Initially, it described the act of concealing or lessening the severity of one condition or another, often relating to the way symptoms are managed rather than cured. As the field of medicine progressed, 'palliate' became associated predominantly with care approaches focused on comfort and quality of life, particularly in the context of terminal illnesses. It now signifies a compassionate and holistic approach to healthcare, emphasizing the importance of maintaining dignity and lessening suffering.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,259, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.